Behr Boreal
N420-5 · #717E73 · LRV ~19.7
Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball Green Smoke (~97% proximity)Boreal (N420-5) is a dark green from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Farrow & Ball Green Smoke (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Boreal in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
19.7 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
N420-5
HEX
#717E73
RGB
113, 126, 115
HSL
129°, 5%, 47%
Family
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Boreal FAQ
What undertone does Boreal have?
Boreal has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark green, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Boreal?
Boreal has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Boreal in other brands?
Farrow & Ball: Green Smoke (No. 47), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Boxwood (DEC778), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Salty Sea (8003-34F), ~96% proximity; PPG: Calabash Clash (PPG1135-6), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Taiga (SW 9654), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Lush (AF-475), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Calabash Clash (PPG1135-6), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Retreat (HGSW6207), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Boreal?
The HEX code of Boreal (N420-5) is #717E73, RGB 113, 126, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.